Victim Resources

Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 November 2014 08:44

Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse provides 24-hour emergency and supportive services to family and sexual violence victims and survivors and their children.Services are provided free of charge and include: 24-hour crisis line, in-person crisis intervention, confidential emergency shelter, legal and medical advocacy services, individual and group support, information and referral, and community education.

VINELink service allows crime victims access to quick and reliable information regarding criminal cases and the custody status of offenders, 24 hours a day.VINELink is the online version of VINE (Victim Identification and Notification System), the National Victim Notification Network.

Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates is a private, non-profit organization that works to support and strengthen victim rights, services, and systems through training, advocacy, public awareness, legislative monitoring, the analysis of public policy.

WCCVA Crime Scene Cleanup Assistance Programis a joint program of the Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates and Bio Management Northwest, which provides pro-bono and discounted crime scene cleanup service to victims and their families.

The National Crime Victim Bar Associationis a network of attorneys and allied professionals dedicated to assisting crime victims in bringing civil action against criminal offenders for the damages suffered as a result of the crime.

The Northwest Networkworks to end violence and abuse in the LGBTQ community. They offer printable materials, educational resources, online trainings, events, free and confidential support for LGBT survivors and their families, and more.

Childhelpis a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24 hours a day. Children's advocacy, therapeutic foster care and residential treatment villages, education, advocacy, and training are only a few of the services offered.

Identity Theft Resource Centerprovides free-of-charge victim assistance to consumers throughout the United States. Victim resources and tips for protecting yourself against identity theft are readily available.

National Stalking Resource Center is a service of the National Center for Victims of Crime, offering information about stalking and what victims should do to keep themselves safe. Links to additional resources are also offered.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Childrenis the nation's clearinghouse on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children. Child safety and prevention resources are available, as well as assistance related to family abduction, runaways, sex offender tracking, and more.